Let’s point you in the right direction
Burntwood Town Council offers a range of services within the town. Other councils provide services in Burntwood. These are Lichfield District Council and Staffordshire County Council. Each council works independently providing separate services but we work together to ensure that all the services provide for the needs of the town.
The Town Council is the closest to the people as it is the first tier of local government. It provides a voice for Burntwood and looks to provide its services economically and efficiently. Although it only has limited powers, the Town Council works in partnership with other authorities and agencies to address problems and provide services.
Who is responsible for what?
Burntwood Town Council
- Bus shelters
- Street lighting
- Burntwood cemetery
- Crime prevention initiatives
- Grants to voluntary organisations
- Chase Terrace Community Centre
- Christmas lights/trees
- Civic events (promoted by the Chair of the Council)
- Consultee on all matters relevant to the town
- Burntwood wakes festival
- Flagpole (outside Burntwood library and the Old Mining College Centre)
- Hanging baskets and planters
- Planning matters (as a consultee on planning matters) and Burntwood Neighbourhood Plan
- Publicity/information: monthly newsletter
- Website promoting the town
- Play in the Parks events
- Traffic islands (planting and maintenance)
Lichfield District Council
- Building Regulations By-laws
- Clean Air
- Council Tax collection
- Grants for various activities
- Home Safety
- Housing
- Local Licensing
- Markets and fairs
- Planning:
- Advertisement Control
- Building Preservation
- Notices Conservation
- Areas Development Control
- Listed Building Control
- Local Development Framework
- Tree Preservation
- Recreational Facilities
- Refuse Collection
- Environmental Health Services
- Transportation:
- Community Transport
- Off-street Parking
Staffordshire County Council
- Children and Lifelong Learning
- Consumer Protection, e.g. :
- Food and Drugs
- Trades Description
- Weights and Measures
- Fire & Rescue Service
- Footpaths and Bridleways
- Libraries
- Museums and Art Galleries
- Planning:
- Minerals and Waste Policies
- Refuse Disposal (not collection)
- Social Care and Health
- Transportation:
- Footway Lighting
- Highways
- Highways Lighting
- Potholes
- Public Transport
- Road Safety
- Transport Planning
Have your say
We welcome feedback and suggestions on how we can continuously work towards making Burntwood an even better place to live and work.